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R858 ODC

1997 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,417 mi
Last recorded102,417 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 ODC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 102,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 100,696 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 100,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 99,624 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 99,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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R858 ODC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R858 ODC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R858 ODC registered?

R858 ODC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R858 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 ODC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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